Religious Studies - A2

L3 Level 3
Full Time
3 September 2024 — 7 June 2025
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

About this course

The Religious Studies A2 programme is a one-year course of study and should be taken in conjunction with two or three other subjects and the Welsh Baccalaureate. 

Based at our City Centre campus in Cardiff, learners may be able to take this qualification as a part-time student. 

All topics on this programme are studied from a reflective and philosophical perspective and students must be prepared to explore, debate and discuss a range of beliefs and issues.

Aims of the course:

No prior knowledge of the subject is required, with aims being to:

  • Develop an interest and enthusiasm for the study of religion and its impact upon society
  • Treat the subject as an academic discipline
  • Encourage enquiry into the nature of religion through debate, discussion and extensive reading

What you will study

During the course the following areas will be covered:

Unit 4: Religion and Ethics

Students will explore the:

  • Ethical thought through naturalism, intuitionism and emotivism
  • Deontological ethics through natural law, Proportionalism and their application to immigration and capital punishment
  • Determinism through St Augustine and John Calvin
  • Free will through Pelagius, Arminius and libertarianism

Unit 5: Philosophy of Religion

Students will explore the:

  • Knowledge and understanding of religion and belief through Freud and Jung
  • Religious experiences - miracles
  • Religious language and logical positivism
  • Religious language as symbolic, mythical and a language game

Unit 6: Textual Studies – New Testament

Students will explore the:

  • Parables - types and purpose
  • Miracles - types, purposes and interpretations
  • Epistles - 1 Peter - authorship and purpose
  • Apocalyptic literature: Revelation – definitions, characteristics, purposes and interpretations

Entry requirements

Successful completion of AS programme including satisfactory attendance and tutor recommendation.

Teaching and assessment

Two written exams

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

3 September 2024

End date

7 June 2025

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

4.5 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
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Course code

A2CC3F15
L3

Qualification

WJEC Level 3 Advanced GCE in Religious Studies
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  • Geography
  • History
  • Law
  • Philosophy
  • Religious Studies
  • Sociology
  • Theology

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City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE